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| Drinking window: Drink between 2013 and 2018 (based on 7 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.1 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 32 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Big Texas on 9/24/2016 & rated 92 points: This is drinking so well right now. I bet there's another two years or so left in this bad boy. Nose of smoky blueberries, blackberry, cedar, and wet stone. Palate is explosive spicy blueberry and tons of earthy funky complexity. So good. Drink it and revel in 2007 (974 views) | | | Tasted by ddmhunter on 1/8/2016 & rated 92 points: Even better than last time, nice finish. (1110 views) | | | Tasted by NavyVet6874 on 5/21/2015 & rated 90 points: Unlike my flawed first bottle, this showed good fruit and body. The funk that was in the first glass was gone by the second, but a long finish made up for that. Drink now (1320 views) | | | Tasted by ChrisinCowiche on 3/11/2015 & rated 92 points: Rockin smooth blackberry compote, dirt. Delicious and in prime drinking window. (1706 views) | | | Tasted by Jamesgold on 12/20/2014 & rated 95 points: Drank beautiful last night. Dark fruits, savory and a little gamey. Amazing value. (1640 views) | | | Tasted by ChrisinCowiche on 11/14/2014 & rated 90 points: Nice solid Syrah, but missing some of the character of other vintages, a bit too warm maybe. Big fruit and a bit of pepper on finish but missing the earthy bacony notes I remember in this wine. (1270 views) | | | Tasted by gmbdds on 10/22/2014 & rated 91 points: The sediment was as advertised. Filtered but not decanted. Full bodied but subtle and as pretty as it is powerful. Blueberry, spice and a hint of smoke with a smooth, integrated feel. Maybe a little warm on the finish, but it works. (907 views) | | | Tasted by Mtpisgah on 8/17/2014: Black cherry. Lots of alcohol on the nose but not the palate. Very dark in color. An abundance of sediment but that is what stainers are for. Very good. (856 views) | | | Tasted by Jamesgold on 7/19/2014 & rated 93 points: Goodby old friend. Drank my last bottle. As good as ever. (819 views) | | | Tasted by MC2 Wines on 6/13/2014: Super extra tannic on night one. Almost hard to see past it. Also relatively high in sediment. Stored overnight vacuum sealed in the fridge and this is doing much better on night too. Still has a big backbone, but now I can taste some of the fruit characteristics in addition to the tannin. Similar to last night the dirt is strong and comes up early. Behind that though I get a touch of graphite and maybe some red current (but kindof unripe). More enjoyable tonight. Both nights not a bad wine given the price point. (878 views) | | | Tasted by mqvn on 4/9/2014: Consumed over 3 nights. Tasty. (1085 views) | | | Tasted by Mtpisgah on 3/28/2014 & rated 90 points: Great wine. Lots 'o sediment though, even on the first glass. I wish I had more than just one bottle left. (951 views) | | | Tasted by ChrisinCowiche on 11/28/2013 & rated 91 points: Pairs like crap with turkey. But let it sit open for an hour while eating same and drink it with the chocolate dessert. Big, bloody, juicy, flowery black glass of pleasure. (1247 views) | | | Tasted by Jamesgold on 11/1/2013 & rated 93 points: Excellent as always. (1051 views) | | | Tasted by KickHahn on 10/9/2013 & rated 86 points: A lot of sedimentation so be sure to filter it a lot. Otherwise it's quite tasty. (1067 views) | | | Tasted by KickHahn on 9/24/2013 & rated 87 points: Really great taste. Also a lot of sediment. (1108 views) | | | Tasted by KickHahn on 9/12/2013 & rated 90 points: very tasty wine. a lot of sediment so be sure to strain it. (1038 views) | | | Tasted by Jamesgold on 8/31/2013 & rated 93 points: Every time I drink this, I think I like it a little bit more. (964 views) | | | Tasted by NavyVet6874 on 7/11/2013 flawed bottle: Based upon the reviews this wine has received, I'm calling this flawed until I taste my second bottle. There was a bitter vegetative after-note to this wine, like when you chew grass (I'm sure we all have done this a one point in our lives). Ironic, being from Bunchgrass. (1053 views) | | | Tasted by jrockman on 6/29/2013 & rated 92 points: My third time with this wine and it has always delivered. Very dark and sultry in the glass, with scents of black cherry and spice; full bodied and yet silky smooth in the mouth, flavors of dark berry and pepper, with a bit of earthiness to it. A nice, lingering finish to it. 5+12+17+8 (1147 views) | | | Tasted by Nbkat8 on 6/2/2013 & rated 91 points: I think Bunchgrass is the best value you can get bar none. This Syrah was really good, cigar box, pencil lead to go along with the bright vibrant red fruit. Smooth, lingering finish. I had it over 2 days and would bump up the rating up to a 92 the second day. (957 views) | | | Tasted by ddmhunter on 5/14/2013 & rated 91 points: Earthy nose and dark. Fruit on the front and builds. Pleasant warm finish. (888 views) | | | Tasted by cpsmith33 on 4/1/2011 & rated 91 points: very nice bottle....decanted 1-2 hours. nice aromatic nose, dark fruits, touch of spices, full bodied with long finish. i wish i had more of these. (1283 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Sean Sullivan
Washington Wine Report (7/6/2010)
(Bunchgrass Winery Syrah Lewis Vineyard Columbia Valley) Classic Lewis Vineyard aromas with cherry cola, tea leaves, and light herbal notes. Rich and full of fruit on the palate with barely a trace of oak. Hangs on and on at the finish. 100% Syrah. Lewis Vineyard. Aged 23 months in French oak (20% new).14.6% alcohol. 260 cases produced. **** points |
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| Bunchgrass Winery Producer websiteSyrah Varietal article (Wikipedia) | (Wines Northwest)
Note that some producers in the Northern Rhone distinguish between simply Syrah and "Serine", the latter described as ‘an ancient clone of Syrah, the berries of which are more oval-shaped and less deeply pigmented than Syrah’ by producer Tardieu-Laurent. USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.Washington Washington Wine Commission | Credit to Washingtonwine.org for this article
Washington Wine
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Wineries
With 30,000+ acres planted, the state has ideal geography and conditions for growing premium vinifera wine grapes. Primarily grown on their own root stocks, the vines produce grapes of consistent quality, resulting in strong vintages year after year. While its focus is on Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the region also produces a wide range of other spectacular whites and reds.
Growers
Winemakers from all over the world have chosen to establish themselves in Washington, where they can create wines reflecting this region's unique characteristics. Their hand-crafted wines are receiving wide acclaim from critics regionally, nationally and internationally for their consistently high quality. Many of them have received scores of 90 and above from the major wine media. Overall this is a higher percentage than other leading wine regions.
Regions
As the state's fourth largest fruit crop, the Washington wine industry is an important contributor to the long-term preservation of Washington agriculture. The industry is committed to sustainable agricultural practices and conservation of water resources.
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Varieties
Washington produces more than 20 wine grape varieties - a ratio of 56 percent white to 44 percent red. As the industry matures and experiments, it finds many grape varieties that thrive throughout Washington's microclimates. There are more than 16,000 vineyard acres of red wine varieties statewide.
History & Vintages
Washington's wine future is limitless. As consumers discover the quality of Washington wines, demand continues to grow nationally and internationally. New acreage and wine varietals are being planted and new wineries are opening at a remarkable pace. Washington State is recognized as a premium viticultural region around the world.
State Facts
Washington's wine industry generates more than $3 billion to the state economy. It employs more than 14,000 people, directly and indirectly, with projections to add nearly 2,000 more jobs by 2006. In terms of tax revenues accrued to the state and federal government, wine grapes are among the highest tax generators of any agricultural crops. Furthermore, Washington wine tourism attracts nearly two million visitors annually contributing to the positive growth of local and regional economies.
Washington State - the perfect climate for wine = ideal growing conditions, quality wines, business innovation, lifestyle, and social responsibility. All are key elements of this world-class wine industry.
Vintages
"2008 and even more so 2010 and 2011 were cool, even cold vintages (think: 2002 in the Barossa) without the extreme ripeness, extract and higher alcohol that had become the norm in the state’s post 1995 world. 2008 was manageable but the duo of 2010/2011 nearly caused a “great depression” in Washington State." - Jon RimmermanColumbia Valley Columbia Cascade Winery Association
The Columbia Valley AVA lies mostly in Washington state, with a small section in Oregon. The Cascade Range forms its western boundary with the Palouse regions bordering the area to the east. To the north, the Okanogan National Forest forms a border with the AVA and Canada. It encompasses the valleys formed by the Columbia River and its tributaries, including the Walla Walla River, the Snake River, and the Yakima River. The Columbia valley stretches between the 46th parallel and 47th parallel which puts it in line with the well known French wine growing regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy. The northern latitude gives the areas two more hours of additional daylight during the summer growing season than wine regions of California receive. The volcanic and sandy loam soil of the valley offers good drainage and is poor in nutrients, ideal in forcing the vine to concentrate its resources into the grape clusters.Columbia Valley Columbia Valley Winery Association |
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